3 today was the highlight on the national rifle association convention in indianapolis.

President donald trump and vice president mike pence were both in town to address the crowd.nra members there say they're excited about the promises the president made to the association.news 18's kayla sullivan got to see it live.

3< kayla: freedom.

That was the main focus of president donald trump and vice president mike pence as they addressed a room full of nra supporters.trump made his point with his words and his pen today.trump: "the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun..."kayla: is a good guy with a gun.

We've all heard the saying.trump: "but what's a better phrase than that?

We can't do better."kayla: president donald trump's speech to the indy nra crowd felt familiar as well.james: "similar to a trump rally,"kayla: while trump mostly spoke about his accomplishments, he did have a few surprises for the audience.

Including a live signing of a letter to reject the united nations arms trade treaty.james: "we had no idea, especially being so close it was great to see the opportunity of him actually make change,""should i give it to them?"cheerskd i give it to change,""should i give it to cheerskayla: purdue student james donaghy (dawn-uh-hee) was sitting close to the person who caught the pen trump used to sign the letter.

He got to hold it.

James: "it was really cool,"kayla: donaghy also enjoyed listening to some of trump's guests who shared specific stories about how their right to bear arms saved lives.james: "not everyone knows that the second amendment really does protect americans.

Average americans and it's amazing that he knows that too,"kayla: trump and vp mike pence say they'll continue fighting for it.

Claiming the stakes have never been higher.trump: "you let these maniacs get into office, they will take that right away,"kayla: when it comes to school safety from guns, trump showed his support for hiring more officers, addressing mental health and arming trained teachers.trump: "who is better to protect our students than the teachers that love them?"kayla: it was exactly what nra supporters like donaghy were hoping to hear.james: "the nra obviously has a very strong position and i'm glad that the president stands with that position,"look live outrokayla: not everyone agreed with the president's words today.there were planned protests outside of the stadium.we talked with a local leader of moms demand action for gun sense earlier.you can find her statements online at wlfi.com.reporting in indianapolis, ks.